"We can't overturn a custom that disfigures, damages and mauls a young woman too fast. We might hurt the feelings of people who think it's ok to do so."
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/mar/18/move-to-overturn-fgm-ban-in-the-gambia-postponed
"Committee will examine for at least three months a bill proposing repeal of ban on female genital mutilation "
"Sending the bill to committee means that we have a little more time but that means that in 2024 we are still debating cutting off the genitals of girls in my home country.”
Goddamned male patriarchy cowards.